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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults

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Overview

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things that make older adults more likely to develop UTIs include:

Older adults also are more likely to have conditions that complicate UTIs, such as a lower resistance to infection. They may require more thorough evaluation and longer antibiotic treatment than young adults who have uncomplicated infections.


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Current as of: November 15, 2023

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